Rules for biofuels but not cars

AUTHOR(S)

Baker, John; Gibson, Jane

PUB. DATE

January 2007

SOURCE

ICIS Chemical Business;1/29/2007, Vol. 2 Issue 51, p5

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

This article looks at issues surrounding the policy of the European Union on biofuels. During the strategic energy review of the European Commission, it was recognized that progress towards targets on biofuels' use in transport is not up to scratch. This problem has gained more prominence as Europe's automobile makers look very unlikely to hit their voluntary targets on reducing carbon dioxide emissions from light vehicles.

ACCESSION #

23977777

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